News UK
NHS Trust punished doctors raising safety concerns, whistleblowers allege – BBC Newsnight
Newsnight has been investigating one of the worst performing Hospital Trusts in England, and can report allegations that University Hospitals Birmingham Foundation Trust (UHB) – one of the biggest in the country – has been using disciplinary investigations to punish senior clinicians who have raised patient safety concerns.
In the past decade, the trust has referred 26 of its doctors to the General Medical Council which can investigate a doctor’s fitness to practise, a Freedom of Information Act request by an NHS safety campaigner found. In all cases the GMC took no further action.
Current and former senior doctors say the “mafia style” Trust is more interested in protecting its own reputation than what is happening on wards at the hospital.
The Trust, which has one of the worst records for patient outcomes, was last year rated “requires improvement” by healthcare regulator the Care Quality Commission.
The Trust said: “All patient safety concerns and incidents are rigorously investigated to prevent harm to our patients.” They also said there were well-established routes and support in place for staff to raise concerns, and it promoted and encouraged this.
UHB Foundation Trust looks after the health of more than two million people but currently has neither a permanent Chief Executive nor Chair. David Grossman reports the investigation conducted jointly with BBC West Midlands, and produced by Sean Clare.
Please subscribe HEREÂ bit.ly/1rbfUog
â
Website:Â https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsnightÂ
Twitter:Â https://twitter.com/BBCNewsnightÂ
Facebook:Â https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsnight
source
Australian MP Helen Haines has been taken to hospital with “critical injuries” after she was hit by a car near her regional office in Wangaratta, Victoria, police have said.
“This wasn’t an accident – there was a deliberate act, it would appear,” said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Police have said they’re investigating whether it was “intentional” and a 43-year-old man, from nearby Tarrawingee, was arrested at the scene by a passer-by.
Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews
For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news
#Australia#BBCNews
source
The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult, Paul Mackenzie, has been found guilty of murdering 191 people, all but one of them …
source
The US president said ‘annihilating’ Iran would create peace in the world and if Tehran were to agree a deal, oil prices would drop immediately.
In a wide-ranging magazine interview, Donald Trump, suggested military action could resume after the midterm elections in November.
Also, we have details of the Iranian national who’s been arrested in London on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts in connection with the incident at RAF Fairford on Sunday in Gloucestershire.
Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews
For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news
#BBCNews
source
Today, around 3000 people are being treated in hospital corridors, as nurses and charities call on the government to take action as the annual NHS winter rush approaches.
Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews
As the BBC highlights the case of two-year-old Finlay Roberts who died in a hospital corridor in 2024 – a death the coroner said could have been prevented – we speak to Health Secretary Yvette Cooper about the immediate challenges facing the NHS.
Plus, Zack Polanski speaks to Laura about the Green Party’s controversy over the definition of Zionism.
For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news
#BBCNews
source
Lives “will be lost” unless the UK does more to prepare for wildfires, experts warn, after a record-breaking summer saw 1,350 wildfires in England and Wales alone.
“Tinderbox” conditions created by a long, hot, dry summer brought the worst wildfire season on record in 2026.
Dozens of homes were destroyed or damaged, huge areas of land burned, and one man died.
The UK government banned disposable barbecues, sent a wildfire alert to people’s mobile phones and made ÂŁ97m available, and a wildfire summit is planned – but are we still behind the curve?
In this episode of Behind the Investigation, Melanie Stewart-Smith speaks to Adrian Goldberg from File on 4 Investigates about what he found on the ground.
0:00 Is the UK prepared for wildfires?
0:42 A record summer of wildfires
1:34 Stourbridge: A couple lose their home
3:45 The man who died fighting a Cotswolds fire
5:21 Reporting on grief and trauma
6:26 From local fires to a national story
7:26 Firefighters at “breaking point”
8:49 Crews sent hundreds of miles
10:25 The wrong kit and training?
11:37 Climate change warning: “Lives will be lost”
13:09 Government response and ÂŁ97m funding
15:05 On the ground: Wildfire training exercise
17:40 Verdict: How prepared is the UK?
19:24 1.8 million homes at risk
For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news
Listen to the File on 4 Investigates podcast here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m003242w
#Wildfires #ClimateChange #BBCNews
source
-
Food UK3 years agoPANCAKES EXPERIMENT: SAME Ingredients DIFFERENT Techniques
-
Other UK3 years ago
The BBC is on obtained time and is quick ending up being Bri…
-
Fashion UK2 years ago
TDX x TB Rock Band EDJ (“All For You”) Full Song + Lyrics – Tower Defense X Roblox
-
Other UK3 years ago
Making it through an honour killing – BBC News
-
Other UK3 years ago
Could Reform Cost the Tories the Next Election?
-
Fashion UK1 year ago
HIGH ON YOU – Jind Universe | Latest Punjabi Love Song 2024
-
Other UK3 years ago
Prince Harry was victim of phone hacking by Mirror Group New…
-
Business UK2 years ago
Martin Daubney | Wednesday 27th November
-
Fashion UK1 year ago
11 HR Trends for 2025: Embracing Disruption
-
Entertainment UK1 year ago
đĽ Outlander star Sam Heughan on why âdarkâ and âunsettlingâ Season 6 is one of his favourites âď¸â
You must be logged in to post a comment Login